Mallayer / 32044

This Mallayer antique rug measures 99 x 498 cm and has a long, narrow profile that gives the composition a distinct vertical cadence. Cream, ivory, brown, and faded teal tones sit across a softly worn field, where stepped medallions and fine geometric repeats are framed by a layered floral border. The drawing remains clear, though the medium distress has mellowed the contrast and introduced a gentle, worn surface. Circa 1915 - 1940, this piece holds the restrained ornament and faded elegance often associated with an antique rug of this type, with an atmosphere shaped by age and use.